Parent Update 12/22/15

Hello & blessings on this first day of winter, last days of Advent & the week of Christmas,

Tonight there is a beautiful opportunity to enjoy an evening of music and reflection. Join us for Christmas Reflections: An Evening of Lessons and Carols

TONIGHT, Tuesday, December 22nd at 7:00pm in the Church. Voices for Christ invites you, your family and your friends to an inspiring evening of Nine Lessons and Carols through Scripture and song. You will listen to lessons from the book of Genesis to the Gospel of John and the birth of our Savior. Please join us for a special evening of music and prayer to reflect on Advent and Christmas.

Reminder: NO CLASSES December 23/24, December 30/31 and January 6/7. Classes will resume January 13/14.

Christmas Rest (from Our Daily Bread, Bill Crowder):

As a boy I delivered newspapers in order to earn money. Since it was a morning newspaper, I was required to get up at 3:00am every morning, 7 days a week, in order to have all 140 of my papers delivered to their appropriate homes by 6:00am.

But one day each year was different. We would deliver the Christmas morning newspaper on Christmas Eve, meaning that Christmas was the only morning of the year I could sleep in and rest like a normal person.

Over the years, I came to appreciate Christmas for many reasons, but one that was special in those days was that, unlike any other day of the year, it was a day of rest. At that time, I didn’t fully understand the meaning of the true rest that Christmas brings. Christ came so that all who labor under the weight of a law that can never be fulfilled might find rest through the forgiveness Christ offers. Jesus said, “come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matt. 11:28).

In a world that is too much for us to bear alone, Christ has come to bring us into a relationship with Him and give us rest.

Upcoming Events

Looking for ways to prepare and manage your financial future? Avoid probate and protect your home and assets? On February 22nd, St. Louis de Montfort will offer two informational seminars explaining the process of Catholic estate planning. This seminar will last 90 minutes and refreshments will be

All are invited to the annual Lenten Soup Night hosted by the Josephite Associates. Bring your family and friends to gather in fellowship and share a meal with comforting, delicious homemade soups. Save Friday, February 23rd, on your calendars and join us in the Parish Hall from

Come join us Monday nights in Room 2 of the Parish Center. Starting each meeting at 7:00pm and closing with a prayer at 8:30pm, this group of 15-20 people utilizes the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible to come to a deeper understanding of Sacred Scripture. Please gather some friends and join us!

The Young Adult Ministry invites the young adult members of our parish (ages 18-39) to our weekly meetings in Lou’s Grotto. Please join us on Thuesdays at 6pm for faith and fellowship. Each week we will discuss topics related to our Catholic faith and today’s culture. For more information, please call